A Ton of Blues

Rank #6 Boston, MA Blues / Rock / Roots

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Members: Scott LeBlanc (Guitar, Vox) Jeff Lorenzen (Bass Guitar) Al Clark (Drums), Mike Kelly (Vocals,Harp.)

Sounds Like: Buddy Guy, Tab Benoit, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, BB King, A Ton of Blues

Label: Punching Monkey Records, Punchingmonkey Records

Manager: Michael Kelly, 67 Orchard Street, Leominster, MA 01453 - Phone: 978-467-7475 - Email: atonofblues@live.com - Website: http://www.atonofblues.com

Bio: Taking a modern, aggressive approach to the old school blues format, A TON OF BLUES burst onto the New England Blues Circuit in the summer of 2010. With a sound reminiscent of Buddy Guy backed up by the Fabulous Thunderbirds, they play with a passion and drive that makes you rumble like a runawa... See Full Bio

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: A Ton of Blues has a show on 05/24/2013 at 08:00 PM @ The Back Page in Lowell, MA... http://t.co/6dZeXDDZm0

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“After receiving a lot of notice and a lot of success on the greater-Boston music scene, A Ton Of Blues have documented their authoritative stomping blues sound on their debut CD Crooked Avenue. This four piece blues outfit take an aggressive approach to presenting many authentic forms of vintage blues music. Listening to them makes you feel like an old friend is sharing his vast record collection with you while they keep your foot tapping to a driving beat. There is a lot going on in each song by A Ton Of Blues. They always make you feel a lot of motion in their material. ”

— Bill Copeland, BillCopelandMusicNews.com

“In addition to winning the band portion of the 2011 Boston Blues Challenge, they also won the 2011 Best Blues/R&B Act at the 2011 Worcester Music Awards. With the release of their debut disk Crooked Avenue, expect more awards for these guys real soon. ”

— Georgetown Fats, Blues Blast!

“Four local guys who just started playing the blues together a little more than a year ago will soon be on their way to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge with the intention of playing to win. ”

— Paula Owen, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

“Finding a lot of fans and a lot of success for a blues band that formed less than two years ago, A Ton Of Blues have already won the Worcester Music Awards for best blues and R&B band, and they recently won the Boston Blues Challenge, a victory that sets them up for the International Blues Competition in Memphis next winter. ”

— Bill Copeland, Bill Copeland Music News

“A Ton Of Blues barreled into Boston’s Hard Rock Café last Friday night, and they kicked ass with originals and standards in a lively 45 minute romp. ........ guitarist Scott LeBlanc made his guitar hiss with fancy finger work, sliding some greasy notes around while ATOB’s mighty rhythm section kept a steady stump in the groove. There is no overlooking the heft this band serves up due to the drumming style of best dressed drummer Al Clark and knobby bass playing of Jeff Lorenzon........[singer Spud] Kelly is more of the "rangy voice used as an instrument" vocalist than what might be perceived, until you’ve heard him sing several different kinds of songs.”

— Bill Copeland, BillCopelandMusicNews.com

“A Ton Of Blues perform an aggressive take on the old school blues format. A driving rhythm section, wiry guitar, and thick, heavy harmonica mark this band in almost every song they play. It is definitely blues, but it’s wild and out of the cage.”

— Bill Copeland, Bill Copeland Music News

“......for a night that was "off the hook", filled with slow blues,rockin' blues and everything in between to melt all of your blues desires. A Ton of Blues really turned up the heat for a solid performance that left the audience begging for more." ”

— William Weeks, East Coast Blues Review

“Nice job opening for Johnny Winter at the Bullrun!”

— Scot Armstrong, Reverb Nation

“What can you say except these guys are doing it right. In the pocket and they are A+ all the way.”

— The Fabulous Del Counts, ReverbNation.com

“Seriously ass kickin' blues!”

— Doctor Steve, Reverb Nation

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The Back Page
Lowell, MA, US | 8:00pm
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Lowell, MA, US
Fri May 24 8:00pm
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The Black Sheep Tavern
Sterling, MA, US | 2:00pm
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Sterling, MA, US
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The Purple Pit
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Concord, NH, US
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The Black Sheep Tavern
Sterling, MA, US | 2:00pm
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Sterling, MA, US
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Kevin Williams and t...
You guys are unbelievable! Especially love the slide playing on "Collen."
The Fabulous Del Counts
" Colleen " fantastic track A Ton Of Blues.
BadgerStatic
Awesome Tunes and Playing!
Rich Pulin Musical F...
You sound great! I have a song (not recorded)on a lead sheet that I believe is right in your 'wheelhouse' and I'd like to send it over by e-mail, if you don't mind. Plz send ...
IMPURIA
I Won´t Be Your Fool is already one of my faves around...You guys music is incredibly edgy, sharp, on your face. Love it... Best wishes!- Jason Knox
Steve Garcia
Good Luck in the Dodge contest!

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Q: I have noticed the handsome drummer is always so well dressed. I was wondering where he got his dry cleaning done? Does he prefer Mens Warehouse or K&G Fashion? Does he own a Gong?

A: He is a hansom bastard ain't he. And talented......not only is Al a great drummer, he is also a professional seamstressman (male seamstress). Al has made his own clothes since the age of 9. His early designs were all hand-sewn, but once he learned how to plug in the sewing machine, things really took off for him. Today, Al not only designs and makes his own stagewear, he has taken it upon himself to design and make everything that the other fellas of ATOB wear on stage. Here's a little known fact: Al Clark also performs in another band, The Turbans, that play Eastern and Tibetan music. In this band, Al is the gong player, playing a complete set of gongs, which range in sizes from 6" all the way up to 63". So, to your question "Does he own a gong?", the answer is no, he owns many gongs. Thanks for asking.

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Thu Jan 24 2013

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